GMU 110 GMU 110 — El Paso Co.
Private-ranch pronghorn country on the El Paso County plains
Eastern Plains Colorado — shortgrass prairie east of Colorado Springs · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
624
sq mi
Public land
5%
approx.
Elevation
5,600–7,200
feet
Motorized
moderate
access
Overview
GMU 110 spans the rolling shortgrass prairie and cropland of eastern El Paso County, east of Colorado Springs and the Front Range. This is fundamentally a pronghorn unit: open sagebrush flats, winter wheat, and CRP fields carry a solid antelope population, with a modest mule deer component along drainages and scattered plains elk. Land is overwhelmingly private ranchland, so access — not game density — is the limiting factor.
Terrain
Gently rolling high plains sloping east away from the Front Range, cut by shallow ephemeral drainages and dotted with stock ponds.
Cover: Shortgrass prairie (blue grama, buffalograss), sagebrush and rabbitbrush flats, dryland winter wheat, and CRP grasslands; cottonwood and willow along the few creek bottoms.
Landmarks: Big Sandy Creek headwaters · Ellicott and Yoder farm country · Colorado Springs airport plains to the east · Hanover / Rush ranchlands
Access
The unit is dominated by private ranches and farms. Access is fair to poor and better in the eastern half; landowners are generally more willing to grant permission for pronghorn (and does) than for deer. Colorado State Trust Lands here are NOT open to hunting unless enrolled in CPW's Public Access Program — do not treat them as public. Knock on doors well before the season and get written permission.
Managers: private ranch, State Land Board trust (mostly closed to public), scattered State Wildlife Areas
Access points: County roads gridding the plains east of Ellicott and Yoder · Highway 94 corridor east from Colorado Springs · Ranch two-tracks (permission required)
Species notes
Pronghorn
common opportunityThe marquee species and the reason to draw this unit. Antelope range across the open flats and wheat country, with the best numbers where sagebrush meets cropland. Roughly two of five hunters fill a tag over recent years.
- →Glass from high points at first and last light, then spot-and-stalk using terrain rolls
- →Watch winter wheat fields and stock tanks midday
- →Secure private-land permission early — bucks concentrate where access is limited
- →Bring a spotting scope; plains bucks are spotted at long range
Mule Deer
limited opportunityA modest fully-draw mule deer population holds along creek bottoms, shelterbelts, and CRP edges. Success is decent for those with access, but landowners are far more protective of deer than of pronghorn.
- →Hunt drainage edges and CRP/wheat transitions at dawn
- →Focus on cottonwood bottoms and shelterbelts for bedding cover
- →Lock down deer-specific permission separately from pronghorn
Rocky Mountain Elk
limited opportunityPlains elk are present in small, scattered pockets and drift between private holdings. This is a limited-draw (not OTC) elk unit with low harvest — a bonus opportunity rather than a destination.
- →Scout for herds using large contiguous private ranches
- →Elk here are unpredictable and often on inaccessible ground — landowner relationships are everything
Pro tips
- →Start knocking on doors and mailing landowners months before the season — access is the whole game.
- →Pronghorn permission is far easier to get than deer; ask specifically for antelope.
- →Glass the eastern half of the unit where access improves and cropland concentrates game.
- →Winter wheat fields and stock tanks are magnets midday.
- →Carry water and sun protection — there's no shade on the flats.
Watch out for
- !Overwhelmingly private — trespass risk is real; verify boundaries and carry permission.
- !State Trust Lands are closed to hunting unless in CPW's Public Access Program.
- !Roads turn to impassable gumbo after rain or snow.
- !Relentless wind and open exposure; no cover from weather.
Logistics
Colorado Springs offers full services and lodging within an hour of the field. Fuel, groceries, and motels are in the city; the plains themselves have only tiny crossroads communities. Expect long dirt-road drives and gumbo mud when wet — a high-clearance vehicle helps.
Nearest towns: Ellicott, Yoder, Rush, Colorado Springs, Calhan
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Colorado sources:
Research sources: CPW Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Hunting · HuntScore — GMU 110 El Paso County
FAQ
- How big is GMU 110 in Colorado?
- GMU 110 (GMU 110 — El Paso Co.) covers about 624 square miles, ranging from roughly 5,600 to 7,200 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in GMU 110?
- Approximately 5% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: private ranch, State Land Board trust (mostly closed to public), scattered State Wildlife Areas. Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for GMU 110?
- Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk. For seasons, tags, and regulations, use the official Colorado agency resources linked on this page — this page carries no regulatory information.
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